China: SCO moot unable to agree on joint statement; Pakistan Reaffirms Anti-Terror Stance
Defence ministers attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting on Thursday failed to reach a consensus on a joint statement due to India’s refusal, while Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif reaffirmed the country’s commitment to combating terrorism and promoting regional peace and security
Khawaja Asif Clarifies “Imminent War” Remarks Amid India-Pakistan Tensions
Pakistan’s Khawaja Asif clarifies “imminent war” comments amid India tensions post-Kashmir attack. Reiterates defense readiness as UN urges de-escalation. Islamabad – Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Monday walked back earlier statements suggesting an “imminent Indian military incursion” following a deadly attack in occupied